A signal amplification assay for HSV type 1 viral DNA detection using nanoparticles and direct acoustic profiling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nucleic acid based recognition of viral sequences can be used together with label-free biosensors to provide rapid, accurate confirmation of viral infection. To enhance detection sensitivity, gold nanoparticles can be employed with m...

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Main Authors: Hammond Richard, Uludağ Yildiz, Cooper Matthew A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/8/1/3